My dad owns his own business building custom woodwork for sculptures. I used to work with him sanding the bases for the sculptures and suddenly I find myself needing to make a quick buck. The problem is I also just found out I am six weeks pregnant. I was told that walnut dust is toxic and most of what he uses is walnut. Is there any way I would safely be able to do any sanding for him (e.g a dust mask, sanding outdoors...)?
2007-08-27 07:02:35 · 7 answers · asked by Kii 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I don't think wood dust is toxic at all - not natural wood anyway...but yes you should wear a mask and sand in wide open well ventilated spaces (or outside) while you are pregnant or not pregnant
I use to love working with wood when i was pregnant the smell of it is revitalizing - wish i could do that where i am now, but sadly i cant :(
Good luck and dont worry too much - stress is more dangerous than anything mother nature made :p
2007-08-27 07:08:36 · answer #1 · answered by Finchy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2014-09-26 10:02:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-01 20:31:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could wear a full respirator and that would cut out the dust and the fumes - but in situations like this it's always best to ask your doctor.
2007-08-27 07:08:39 · answer #6 · answered by Carol G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-03-08 22:14:04 · answer #7 · answered by Jeanne 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should wear a painter's mask so you are not ingesting the dust and chemicals.
2007-08-27 07:06:27 · answer #8 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋